Barangay La Roche San Miguel is a barangay in Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sindangan. It had a population of 1,455 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay La Roche San Miguel · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay La Roche San Miguel
Barangay La Roche San Miguel is a small barangay in the municipality of Sindangan, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay La Roche San Miguel had a population of 1,455. This made it the 37th largest of 52 barangays in Sindangan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay La Roche San Miguel accounted for approximately 1.39% of the total population of Sindangan, which stood at 104,514 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay La Roche San Miguel moved from 1,639 residents to 1,455, an intercensal change of -11.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay La Roche San Miguel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sindangan is a municipality comprising 52 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay La Roche San Miguel, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay La Roche San Miguel ranks 247th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Sindangan or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay La Roche San Miguel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,764
—
—
2020 CPH
1,639
-125
-7.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,455
-184
-11.2%
2015–2020: -7.1% total (-1.46%/yr).2020–2024: -11.2% total (-2.93%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Sindangan
37thof 52
Among the lower half of Sindangan by population.
Share of Sindangan
1.4%
of the municipality's total 104,514 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
247thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sindangan (municipality) class
1st
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
What you can request at Barangay La Roche San Miguel
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay La Roche San Miguel in Sindangan during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
🆘Emergency Hotlines
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay La Roche San Miguel
Where is Barangay La Roche San Miguel located?▾
Barangay La Roche San Miguel is a barangay in the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay La Roche San Miguel hall?▾
Barangay La Roche San Miguel is located in Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay La Roche San Miguel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay La Roche San Miguel is Norman Viscara Canastra (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay La Roche San Miguel?▾
You can contact Barangay La Roche San Miguel via phone at 09351918729.
What municipality is Barangay La Roche San Miguel part of?▾
Barangay La Roche San Miguel is one of 52 barangays in the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay La Roche San Miguel urban or rural?▾
Barangay La Roche San Miguel is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Sindangan?▾
Sindangan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay La Roche San Miguel.
Has the population of Barangay La Roche San Miguel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay La Roche San Miguel went from 1,639 residents to 1,455 — a change of -11.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay La Roche San Miguel in?▾
Barangay La Roche San Miguel is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 52 barangays administered by Sindangan.
How many barangays are in Sindangan?▾
Sindangan has 52 barangays, including Barangay La Roche San Miguel. You can browse the full list on our Sindangan page.
How many residents does Barangay La Roche San Miguel have?▾
Barangay La Roche San Miguel had a population of 1,455 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay La Roche San Miguel was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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Information on Barangay La Roche San Miguel, Sindangan is compiled from the following authoritative sources. Each citation links to the primary publisher.
Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
